Description
🐟 Platinum White Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
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Family: Poeciliidae
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Origin: Selectively bred (aquarium strain)
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Size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches (3.5 – 6 cm)
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Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
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Tank Zone: Mid to top swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 200 – 400 ppm
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pH: 6.8 – 7.8
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Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
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Hardness: 8 – 20 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
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Elegant pure platinum-white body and fins, giving them a shiny pearl-like appearance.
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Males are smaller with brighter shimmer, females are larger and less vibrant.
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Peaceful, hardy, and active – excellent for community aquariums.
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Livebearers – females give birth to free-swimming fry.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, spirulina, blanched veggies.
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (bigger is better).
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Filtration: Gentle sponge or low-flow filter.
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Decor: Plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: At least 1 male with 2–3 females.
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Tank Mates: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Rasboras, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids).
✅ Do’s
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Keep planted tanks for fry survival.
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Maintain clean, stable water for best shine.
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Maintain correct male-to-female ratio to reduce stress.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – they breed quickly.
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Don’t mix with aggressive tank mates.
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Don’t skip regular water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Known for their snowy white, metallic sheen that looks stunning under aquarium lights.
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Easy to breed – females can produce 20–40 fry monthly.
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Perfect for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.
